The District Attorney's Office assists local merchants and citizens in
collecting amounts stolen through worthless checks if all of the following criteria are satisfied:
· The check was received in Galveston County,
Texas;
· The check amount is at least $100 and less than $2,500;
· For business or company checks, the check
writer’s name is printed on the check;
· The check was received in person in exchange for
property (or in exchange for services, if the check was received at the same
time the services are rendered);
· The check was processed through a bank within 30
days of receipt and was returned “insufficient
funds” or “account closed”;
·
The check writer’s identity is known and can be proven through a driver’s license
number, state ID number, social security number, or date of birth recorded on
the check at the time the check was received;
· The check was not a postdated check or a hold
check;
· The check was not a stop payment check, unless
the bank verifies that the account the check drawn against did not have
sufficient funds when the check was received;
· The check was not a two-party check;
· The check was not for payment on an account;
· The check is not more than 23 months old;
· The check writer has received written notice of
returned check and a demand for payment; and
· The check writer has not made restitution or
signed a promissory note regarding the check within 10 days of receiving demand
letter.
Steps to file a
Worthless Check Complaint:
1. Review your complaint and determine if all
required criteria is met.
2. If you have not done so, send the check writer a
demand letter via certified mail.
a.
An example demand letter is provided on this
page.
b.
Retain a copy of the demand letter for your
complaint file.
3. Retain the signed certified mail green card
documenting the check writer’s receipt of your written notice of returned check
and demand for payment.
a.
The check writer may have 10 days to respond
upon receipt of the demand letter before a worthless check complaint can be
filed.
b.
If the demand letter is returned, retain the
unopened mail with stamped reason for return (i.e. “unclaimed” or “moved/unable
to forward”).
4. Complete the Worthless Check Complaint packet
provided on this page in full and include copies of all required documentation
listed on the form.
a.
If needed, a notary in our office may be
available upon request.
5. Submit completed Worthless Check Complaint
packet to the Galveston County District Attorney’s Office, Worthless Check
Division via mail or in-person:
Galveston County District Attorney’s Office
ATTN: Worthless Check Division
600 59th Street, Suite 1001
Galveston,
TX 77551
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